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The Richard Johnston Inn & 1890 Caroline House

4.0 star property
Bed & breakfast in Fredericksburg with free breakfast

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15-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
Staircase
Front of property

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning

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Sawyer Scott Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Bathrobes
Deep soaking bathtub
Hair dryer
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed, Courtyard View

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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Detached private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Courtyard Area

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Patio
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Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Basic Room

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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

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711 Caroline St, Fredericksburg, VA, 22401

What's nearby

  • Fredericksburg Area Museum and Cultural Center - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • University of Mary Washington - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Mary Washington Hospital - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Fredericksburg Expo and Conference Center - 7 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • Central Park Fun Land - 7 min drive - 3.7 miles

Getting around

  • Fredericksburg Station - 4 min walk
  • Manassas, VA (MNZ-Manassas Regional) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Benny Vitali's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Brock's Riverside Grill - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Happy Endings - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Agora Downtown - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Sedona Taphouse - ‬9 min walk

About this property

The Richard Johnston Inn & 1890 Caroline House

Upscale bed & breakfast in the city center
The Richard Johnston Inn & 1890 Caroline House provides amenities like free full breakfast and a garden. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as air conditioning and bathrobes, as well as perks like free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Free toiletries and hair dryers
  • 15-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Heating, daily housekeeping, and electrical adapters/chargers

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 9:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 15-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [Located at the Richard Johnston Inn or in the late arrival box.]
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per accommodation, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 200.0 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 50 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Richard Johnston Inn 1890 Caroline House Fredericksburg
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Richard Johnston 1890 Carolin
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The Richard Johnston Inn & 1890 Caroline House Bed & breakfast

Frequently asked questions

Is The Richard Johnston Inn & 1890 Caroline House pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total). There's a fee of USD 50 per accommodation, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at The Richard Johnston Inn & 1890 Caroline House?

Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at The Richard Johnston Inn & 1890 Caroline House?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Richard Johnston Inn & 1890 Caroline House?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Richard Johnston Inn & 1890 Caroline House located?

Located in the heart of Fredericksburg, this bed & breakfast is within a 5-minute walk of Shiloh Baptist Church, Fredericksburg Presbyterian Church, and Fredericksburg Area Museum and Cultural Center. Hugh Mercer Apothecary Shop and James Monroe Museum and Memorial Library are also within 5 minutes. Fredericksburg Station is only a 4-minute walk.

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The Richard Johnston Inn & 1890 Caroline House Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10

Safe, clean rooms but parking was inconvenient.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

Great place in a great town.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10

Very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Liz provided wonderful host services and we felt very taken care of. Check in was a breeze and parking was convenient. This is an excellent location in downtown Fredericksburg and you can walk to everything. We will definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10

The food at breakfast could have been better but did not change our overall opinion of the experience, which was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10

The place was actually pretty great, but read more carefully than we did as our private bath was across the hall from our room.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10

We stayed here because of a family wedding....and we LOVED it! Such a wonderful to stay in downtown Fredericksburg. The hospitality, the room, the decor, the snacks and food...all.of it.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10

The inn keeper and all other staff with whom we interacted were friendly, helpful, and efficient. They accommodated our slightly early arrival and late departure, which made our trip extra relaxing. The bed was super comfortable and all areas of the inn were clean, tidy, and welcoming. We enjoyed relaxing indoors, both in our room and in the public areas inside the inn, and out on the patio. The breakfasts and snacks were good. The location of the inn is excellent and easy walking distance to multiple shops and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

8/10

Wasn’t happy with the bathroom being across the hall instead of connected to the room
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10

the location is ideal - step outside and your in the middle of Old Fredericksburg.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10

The staff is wonderful and incredibly proactive. The room is comfortable and the area is awesome.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10

The Richard Johnston Inn is a historic inn with loads of charm. We stayed in the Virginian room, furnished with antiques and modern amenities, alike. The Inn is supposed to be haunted but we felt no ghostly presence! Rather, the warm welcome from the super friendly and efficient staff, plus the delicious, freshly cooked breakfast, made us feel completely at home. Highly recommended for a short getaway or as a base for exploring the surrounding area.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10

This was the cutest boutique hotel! In the Middle of the best part of Fredericksburg. The staff were oh so welcoming, a very nice compliment to The charming facility. We are like stay here again hands down over a more ‘contemporary’ stay in a chain elsewhere.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10

Quaint historic house only problem was the air conditioning was too loud, but it was over 95 degrees. So better loud and cool than sweaty and hot. Pillows uncomfortable. Nice place.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021